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  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006
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    The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

    “The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    Forgiveness Is Not A Choice

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014
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    Forgiveness has eternal consequences. Perhaps that is why Jesus included it in his model prayer saying we are forgiven only when we forgive. Satan does not have to get us with every sin in the bible. All he needs is to get us with one.

    I want to start with something funny, so listen to this. One Sunday a Preacher’s message was about forgiveness. Hoping to have made an impact, towards the end of the sermon, he asked his congregation, “How many of you have been able to forgive those who offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Lessons On Forgiveness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 15, 2010
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    As God has forgiven us in Christ, so it is our responsibility to forgive those who have wronged us.

    Lessons on Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION One said, “Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it.” For three days a fierce winter storm had traveled 1500 miles across the North Pacific from Alaska, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 26, 2008
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    Forgiveness is a gift we receive and a gift we give to others.

    Title: Give Forgiveness Text: Ephesians 4:30-32 Thesis: Forgiveness is a gift we give to others… Series Introduction; Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned he was dying of a fatal disease ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Astounding Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
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    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: ASTOUNDING FORGIVENESS A. Today is the second to the last lesson of our study on the Life of Joseph that I’ve titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. We started this series on the first Sunday of June looking at the “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY” of Joseph and saw how it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgiveness Is The Pits

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2009
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    Forgiveness is a healing process. It clears the way for a person to move forward.

    8/16/2009 Forgiveness is the Pits Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Introduction- I want to talk a moment about forgiveness, and of course un-forgiveness. I want to look at: What it is, what it is not. How it affects you and those who have wronged you. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Being A Forgiver Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
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    What it takes to be a grace giver - kindness, tenderheartedness, forgiveness.

    Introduction We have come to the end of a chapter rich with teaching about the church and the individual Christian life. Let’s review briefly. The first three chapters of Ephesians form one glorious doxology extolling the riches we have received in Christ Jesus. Chapter 4 addresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Miller avatar

    Power To Forgive

    Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 28, 2006
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    God calls us to forgive.

    Christianity has often been referred to as a crutch for the week. Have you ever heard that. I have a lot of problems with that statement. Mainly because I think that life – at some level was much simplier – before I was a Christian. In my opinion live would be easier – if I were NOT be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
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    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Forgiving Is Living

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017
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    Forgiveness cause us to live in victory instead of the burden of guilt or shame. knowing hurting people hurt people we see an opportunity to love like Christ.

    Forgiving is living Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Prayer- Introduction- Ephesians 4:31-32 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage, and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ forgave you.” This verse does ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Harold Kouwenberg avatar

    Will God Forgive?

    Contributed by Harold Kouwenberg on Aug 3, 2013
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    Psalm 51 gives us an insight to the deeply personal confession of David and a glimpse of the grace God affords sinners like us. The emphasis isn't on judgement, it is on confession, repentance and grace. Our response is worship, thansgiving and testimony.

    "WILL GOD FORGIVE?" Psalm 51: 1-19 Matthew 7: 1-5 "NEVER! I'll never in a million years forgive that man! After what he's done to me, he can just forget about ever talking to me again! That's one thing I can never do. I just can't forgive what he has done." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kimberly Belken avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Joseph

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 30, 2020
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    Though Joseph's brothers intended to harm him, God intended to work through their actions for good. Ultimately this truth allowed Joseph to forgive his brothers. Forgiveness may sometimes be a decision we have to make but we can do so trusting that God will work good through it.

    Like last week, we have skipped ahead a few generations in Genesis to get to today’s reading. So to quickly summarize, Abraham, whose deep desire for a son we heard about in last week’s reading, fathered a son by the name of Isaac. Isaac was the father of two children, Esau and Jacob. Jacob or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Free To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 10, 2006
     | 2,474 views

    The death and resurrection of Jesus not only provided the forgiveness of our sins, but also enabled us to forgive the sins of others.

    Matthew 18:21-35 “Free to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The reality of Easter is expressed in many ways in our everyday lives. Easter becomes personal for us at our baptism, or when we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We celebrate the reality of Easter every Sunday with songs such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Oscar avatar

    Imagine-Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 15, 2018
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    Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustrations

    IMAGINE Forgiveness LUKE 15:11-24 WEEK 2 As Christian’s, forgiveness is a topic that we often talk about, but struggle living out. Jesus knew that forgiveness was not easy. -He lived his adult life in a place where a lake was the dividing line between two people groups who deeply hated each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gullick avatar

    Choosing Forgiveness.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    A sermon moving towards Advent that discusses forgiveness. Uses a number of illustrations that i used from Sermon central

    Choosing Forgiveness. The season we are in at the moment is advent. Advent kinda means anticipation - expecting something. When we think about what we are expecting it is of course the celebration of the coming of Jesus. If we were to think of what the coming of Jesus ushers in for us - high on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed